| Cover | Nov. 08, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 8, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35212 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001449792 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1347616 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 400 Kelby Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 12th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lee |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07024 |
| City Area Code | (212) |
| Local Phone Number | 867-0700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PPSI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
